Charles Schoenfeld of Wausau, author of 'A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Dementia Ward,' was guest speaker at the recent meeting of Marshfield Area Retired Educators Association.

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The August meeting of Marshfield Area Retired Educators Association was called to order by President Mary Denk.

A thank you letter was read from the MAREA $500 scholarship recipient.

Joan Zoellner reported on the brat fry being held Sept. 17 and 18 at Festival Foods. All money raised will be used for the 2014 scholarship fund. Nancy Young and Karen Sevens volunteered to serve the organization as co-secretaries. They will be sworn into office in October. The August food pantry was St. Vincent's in Marshfield with Kathy Bushman and Linda Merkel delivering.

Guest speaker was Charles Schoenfeld of Wausau who retired at age 56 from UPS and became a certified nursing assistant providing care to patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. He has written a memoir, "A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Dementia Ward."

Speaker for the September meeting will be Mary Griepentrog presenting "Mission to Congo Africa." Donations will go to Community United Pantry in September with Elaine Hass and Carol Subera delivering.

Professional Ladies of Clark County

The Professional Ladies of Clark County invited professional instructor Linda Imler to their Aug. 8 meeting. Imler, a fourth dan black belt in Kyuki-do, is the owner and instructor of AKF Martial Arts School of Neillsville. Imler, along with an assistant, Tim Parker, third dan black belt from Loyal, provided demonstrations and information all women should know to protect themselves in the home and work environment. The Professional Ladies not only received the information verbally, but were able to have hands-on instruction with some of the techniques. Imler explained that there are techniques that can be applied and adapted to any age and any fitness level. Imler offers Women Awareness Training classes, or WAT, at her school in October and offers special classes in places of business upon special arrangements.

Professional Ladies of Clark County gather monthly throughout Clark County. The group's purpose is to create a social network for professional ladies throughout Clark County. It also provides them with a place where they can meet other business minded professional ladies to exchange ideas, resources, and contacts. The group strives to make others aware of what neighboring towns in our county have to offer everyone, encouraging community members to support their local businesses and other professional services. Professional Ladies of Clark County will be a strong support system for our future professional ladies, encouraging and guiding them to success.

As a professional lady, please join us at future gatherings for networking and enjoyment of each other. Next event is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Christine Center in Willard.

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